One Plano coffee shop transformed Oct. 5 into the fictional Luke's Diner from the television series "Gilmore Girls," serving free house coffee, courtesy of Netflix. The shop, i Java & Chai, 1820 Coit Road, Ste. 138, is among 200 coffee shops across the U.S. becoming a Luke's Diner today. Similar events were held in other Texas cities, such as Austin. "There were 700 people here this morning," i Java & Chai Manager Victor Fernanie said. Doors at the coffee shop opened at 7 a.m., but "Gilmore Girls" fans were waiting at 5:45 a.m., he said. [gallery size="medium" columns="2" link="file" type="slideshow" ids="189796,189793,189792,189794"] Making the coffee shop more authentic, a Luke's Diner sign was displayed outside, and a "no cell phones" sign was posted behind the bar. The event comes as Netflix launches the show's revival and honors the first episode's 16th anniversary. A reboot of the show, "Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life" is scheduled to air on Netflix on Nov. 25.
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'Gilmore Girls' coffee shop comes to Plano, sees 700 morning visitors, owner says
'Gilmore Girls' coffee shop comes to Plano, sees 700 morning visitors, owner says
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